The CMA Awards 2023, or CMAs, are prestigious honors presented to outstanding country music artists and broadcasters, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the industry. The annual televised ceremony showcases performances and award presentations by famous country music artists, occasionally featuring appearances from pop and rock artists. The awards, established in 1967, were first televised in 1968. On May 16, 2023, the Association announced that Luke Bryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning would host the 57th Annual CMA Awards, scheduled for November 8, 2023, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was broadcast live on ABC and available for Hulu streaming. The categories include:
- Entertainer of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Vocal Group of the Year
- Vocal Duo of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Musician of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Single of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year
- Video of the Year
- International Achievement Award
Find out if your favorite artists and groups clinched victory at the live broadcast of the 2023 CMA Awards held in Nashville on November 8. Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning hosted the event at the Bridgestone Arena.
In addition to captivating performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Post Malone, and Chris Stapleton, the night witnessed prestigious awards bestowed upon country music’s brightest stars. Before the celebrities graced the red carpet, Good Morning America unveiled a few fortunate CMA winners, including Lainey Wilson and HARDY, who won the Musical Event of the Year.
Wilson led the nominee list with an impressive nine nods, while Luke Combs, HARDY, and first-time nominee Jelly Roll each entered the award show with multiple nominations.
A notable first-time nominee was Tracy Chapman, recognized for penning her timeless hit “Fast Car.” Initially released in 1988, the song regained chart-topping status after Luke Combs covered it earlier in the year.
To see if your favorite artists and groups emerged victorious, read on for the complete list of this year’s winners. You can also catch ABC’s 57th Annual CMA Awards broadcast at 8 p.m. EST.
Entertainer of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Chris Stapleton
- Carrie Underwood
- Morgan Wallen
- WINNER: Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Luke Combs
- Jelly Roll
- Cody Johnson
- WINNER: Chris Stapleton
- Morgan Wallen
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Miranda Lambert
- Ashley McBryde
- Carly Pearce
- WINNER: Lainey Wilson
Vocal Group of the Year
- Lady A
- Little Big Town
- Midland
- WINNER: Old Dominion
- Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Brooks & Dunn
- WINNER: Brothers Osborne
- Dan + Shay
- Maddie & Tae
- The War And Treaty
New Artist of the Year
- Zach Bryan
- WINNER: Jelly Roll
- Parker McCollum
- Megan Moroney
- Hailey Whitters
Album of the Year (Award goes to Artist, Producers, and Mix Engineers)
- Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, Ashley McBryde, John Osborne, John Peets, Gena Johnson
- WINNER: Bell Bottom Country, Lainey Wilson, Jay Joyce, Jason Hall
- Gettin’ Old, Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Michael H. Brauer, Jim Cooley
- One Thing At A Time, Morgan Wallen, Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery, Josh Ditty, Eivind Nordland
- Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym, Dan Grech-Marguerat
Single of the Year (Award goes to Artist, Producers, and Mix Engineers)
- WINNER: “Fast Car,” Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
- “Heart Like A Truck,” Lainey Wilson, Jay Joyce, Jason Hall
- “Need A Favor,” Jelly Roll, Austin Nivarel, Jeff Braun
- “Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis, Paul DiGiovanni, Jim Cooley
- “wait in the truck,” HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson), Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
Song of the Year (Award goes to Artist, Producers, and Mix Engineers)
- WINNER: “Fast Car,” Tracy Chapman
- “Heart Like A Truck,” Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
- “Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
- “Tennessee Orange,” David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
- “wait in the truck,” Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
Music Video of the Year
- “Light On In The Kitchen,” Ashley McBryde & director Reid Long
- “Memory Lane,” Old Dominion & directors Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher
- “Need A Favor,” Jelly Roll & director Patrick Tohill
- “Next Thing You Know,” Jordan Davis & director Running Bear
- WINNER: “Wait in the Truck,” HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) & director Justin Clough
Musician of the Year
- WINNER: Jenee Fleenor
- Paul Franklin
- Rob McNelley
- Derek Wells
- Charlie Worsham
Musical Event of the Year (Award goes to Artists and Producers)
- “Save Me,” Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson), Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens
- “She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix),” Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina, Zach Crowell
- “Thank God,” Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown), Dann Huff
- WINNER: “Wait in the Truck,” HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson), Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells
- “We Don’t Fight Anymore,” Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne)